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Duvivier Haiti Project: Sponsorship Opportunities
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How You Can Help. There are many people in Plaisance and the Duvivier community who could use your help. This page updated on January 14, 2010. Madamoiselle Celestin has graduated high-school and would like to attend L'Université Chrétienne du Nord d’Haïti UNCH. In nearby Limbe. Cost for tuition is $750 on campus per semester $450 off campus living is very interested in studying agriculture so that she can provide for her family and work in her community.
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Liberating God: June 2015
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By Matthew Tennant, theologian and pastor. Tuesday, June 30, 2015. Taking the Long View. Jeremiah and Hezekiah saw the world differently. Jeremiah talked about the need for the people to repent, to change from their ways to God’s ways. Hezekiah was Mr. Sunshine; he told the people that they were fine the way they were and did not need to change. In some ways, we are in a similar situation. Some people argue that everything is fine- I’m okay. You’re okay. But, are we? Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). And visit...
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Liberating God: February 2015
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By Matthew Tennant, theologian and pastor. Tuesday, February 17, 2015. Jeep Dancing in Snow. It's not exactly theological, but it was fun. It snowed. We went for a drive. This happened:. Friday, February 13, 2015. Preaching Advice from Rob Tennant. On July 13, 2004, my brother Rob Tennant sent the following advice to me. I was at my first pastorate and had just finished reading Fred Craddock's Preaching. It was overwhelming. Off the cuff, he emailed the following message to me:. Monday, February 9, 2015.
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Liberating God: April 2015
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By Matthew Tennant, theologian and pastor. Saturday, April 25, 2015. Last Day (this trip). My final day in Haiti, on this trip, was one of the best days I have had in this country of endless contradictions. 6:00 AM Wake up. My philosophy of religion students were waiting for me. I gave them an essai. 1:30 PM Visit SHG Leader. Groups. The emphasis is on Haitians helping other Haitians. There are 137 groups, but they grow rapidly. With continued support and proper management, there is no reason...We stoppe...
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Liberating God: July 2014
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By Matthew Tennant, theologian and pastor. Wednesday, July 23, 2014. I must confess: I do not wear dresses. However, I do dress. For the most part, the congregants who say something like us in our civvies. It makes them feel better when they show up to worship dressed down. There are still people who wear dresses and suits, but they do not seem to mind the more casual worship. After Labor Day, we will return to wearing robes in worship, just as the choir will. Then, I received the following email:. And v...
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Liberating God: June 2014
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By Matthew Tennant, theologian and pastor. Friday, June 27, 2014. The Big Truck That Went By' by Jonathan Katz- Review. I begin this review as I prepare to go to Haiti in one week. My next trip will be my third this year. My experience with Haiti began when the dean of the School of Theology at L'Université Chrétienne du Nord d’Haïti. In Port-au-Prince. He noted that the children had no place to store their meager possessions, so the church. Will go to the orphanage. He writes about the known facts about...
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Liberating God: Helpful Words
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By Matthew Tennant, theologian and pastor. Thursday, August 6, 2015. What can I say that is most helpful to you? I am a white, male, North American. Those identifying characteristics put me in a unique category. Whatever I say, I say from a position of privilege. I might not have as much as some celebrity-wanna-be-politician, but my words come from a lifetime of getting sufficient food and ample education. What can I say about theodicy (questions of evil) to someone who lives in a less developed country?
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Liberating God: Sin & Freedom
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By Matthew Tennant, theologian and pastor. Friday, August 7, 2015. Poverty exists in many forms. The greatest poverty is missing out on God's grace. Systemic poverty creates situations in which people are born without opportunity, without adequate food or shelter. Material poverty is real but can be vanquished. I do not pretend to fully understand poverty, its causes, or even the possible solutions. However, I do see people who embrace their own desires and live into their sinfulness. Is a guide to preac...
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PFB Missions: March 2010
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Friday, March 26, 2010. Becky Mann writes: The team completed their work at Ban Ruam Mit Pattha, they will leave the village after lunch and be back in CM (Chiang Mai) about 5 PM this evening. Everyone is in good health. Thank you for sharing your loved ones with ITDP the past 10 days. We are grateful for all they’ve done and the testimonies they left with the villagers were incredible! Tuesday, March 23, 2010. Haiti VBS attracts 300 children. Monday, March 22, 2010. Sunday, March 21, 2010. The Haiti Tea...